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MA05 BVY

2005 Citroen Berlingo

White Diesel 1868cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,083 mi
Last recorded148,083 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Citroen Berlingo84,923 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA05 BVY
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,868cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2014 148,083 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

nearside front outer c.v. boot is cracking with age

slight play to steering rack inner joints(minor)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 148,083 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

nearside front outer c.v. boot is cracking with age

slight play to steering rack inner joints(minor)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 132,647 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 131,819 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2011 131,817 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 129,173 miles

corrosion to front disc

Fail 1 Dec 2010 129,173 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion to front disc

Pass 26 Mar 2009 109,190 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 81,998 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

How Reliable is the Citroen Berlingo?

Based on 4,453,235 MOT tests across 354,716 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
354,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 117,833
Stop lamp not working 110,487
Registration plate lamp not working 95,795
position lamp(s) not working 76,407
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 75,499
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MA05 BVY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo in White with a 1,868cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 84,923 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Berlingo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 117,833 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MA05 BVY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Berlingo typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MA05 BVY registered?

MA05 BVY is a 2005 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is MA05 BVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA05 BVY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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